Palisades Neighborhood Association

Be Part of the Magic: Volunteer with Our Community Events!

Published February 3, 2026


Ever wonder what it takes to bring your favorite community events to life? Behind every bustling farmers’ market, toe-tapping summer concerts, festive holiday celebrations, and vibrant cultural events is a team of passionate volunteers, and we need you to be part of it!

Each year, our events rely on nearly 1,800 hours of volunteer support to make the magic happen. From setting up and tearing down, greeting guests, staffing booths, selling merchandise, and helping with event prep, to jumping in wherever an extra set of hands is needed, there’s truly something for everyone. Whether you love being in the middle of the action or prefer working behind the scenes, we have a role for you.


Want to Learn More? Attend a Volunteer Orientation!
We’re hosting two volunteer orientations where you can learn more about our events, volunteer roles, and how to get involved:

Thursday, March 12 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 | 10:00–11:30 AM

For more information, contact Shelley Burgess sburgess@lakeoswego.city

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

VOLUNTEER OR DONATE

Donate
Volunteer
PNA Community
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).